Douglas Lynn Bryan's Obituary
Douglas Lynn Bryan, age 72 of Mount Bethel, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Bethlehem, PA. He was born on April 30, 1951, in Lewes, DE, son of the late William Lee Dunn and the late Marion Elizabeth Dunn.
Douglas led a trying life, contracting polio just as the vaccine was discovered. He underwent numerous surgeries as a young boy to combat the disease, leaving him scarred and awkward in his movements. Nevertheless, Douglas went on to achieve incredible things in life, not least of which was raising five exemplary children with his shared sense of humor and wit. All who met Douglas were surely impressed by his sense of fortitude and self-reliance. Though he struggled throughout his life, he rarely reached out for help. He excelled in a career in specialized glass blowing, creating complex glass chambers for multiple state of the art applications. Douglas had a great passion for and was skilled in billiards, traits he passed down to his grateful children, along with his love of film, music, and art. He enjoyed NASCAR, was an avid football fan, an excellent cook, and a relentless jokester. Douglas was also a man who appreciated all things beautiful and held them in high regard. Above all, he cherished time spent with those he held most dear. Douglas was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and friend to all. Loved by many, he will be genuinely missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Douglas was preceded in death by his daughter, Naomi Bryan. He is survived by his children: Crystle, Vanessa, Josh, and Tobias; his grandchildren: Xavier, Ash, Ryley, Leivi, Theon, and Spencer; and his innumerable aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 2:00 PM. A celebration of Douglas’ life will take place from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at the American Legion, Post 17, 113 American Legion Road, Lewes, DE.
All who cannot attend in person are invited to join the services via live streaming by visiting the following link: http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/11105963/LTWebcast.
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